Harmon: Prague Points The Way To Museum Of Racist Rebellion

Columnist suggests creating something similar to the Museum of Communism, where statues of Lenin and Stalin are placed near the toilets.

Six Tennessee School Districts Require Teachers In Class After COVID-19 Exposure

The policies run contrary to repeated messaging from public health officials.

Commentary: The Case For Property Taxes

Property assessor Rob Mitchell says there's no way to structure a completely “pay-as-you-go” metropolitan area.

In-Person Voting Rule Challenges Rutherford County Voter Ill With COVID-19

Brittney Whidden was granted an exception and received her absentee ballot, but fears other Tennessee residents might not.

Special Session Bill Criminalizes Camping On State Property And Threatens Voter Rights

The bill appears to target Black Lives Matter protesters who have been camping on Legislative Plaza in downtown Nashville since mid-June.

Legislature Passes Bill To Protect Businesses From COVID-19 Liability

The measure establishes high legal hurdles for anyone alleging they contracted the virus as a result of negligence to file and win lawsuits.

Superspread: A Small Family Event Led To An Outbreak Of COVID-19

Despite precautions, a Tennessee couple and their adult son got sick after a gathering in North Carolina.

COVID-19 Liability Legislation Moves Forward

The Tennessee legislature reconvened to fast-track proposal to exempt public and private companies and institutions from liability.

Gallatin Lands Facebook Data Center

Tennessee Lookout

Show Me The Democracy

Bruce Barry: "What do you do when your elected representatives ignore the people’s wants and decline to do the people’s business?"

Trump’s $400 A Week Jobless Aid Could Be Just $300

It all depends on where you live.

Carpool App Adapted To Aid With Contact Tracing

An innovative app that both improves traffic conditions and helps with contact tracing has been on the back burner for a year.

Students Work To Better Black History And Slavery Education In Tennessee

They say one cause of the racism they experience is the public's lack of knowledge of African American history.

Lack Of Internet Access Puts ‘Distance Learning’ Out Of Reach For Many Tennessee Children

State law prevents government-owned electric utilities that offer internet access within their service area to expand beyond those limits.

Top Homeland Security Official Vows Federal Agents ‘Will Not Back Away’ From Violent Protest

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), a member of the committee, joined the hearing remotely and said she supports federal law enforcement.

Report: 1,120 Tennessee Businesses Closed Permanently Due To Pandemic

The Nashville-Franklin-Murfreesboro metro areas collectively saw at least 410 business shut down for good.

Commentary: Vocabulary Words Work As Political Drugs

Mark Harmon imagines lawmakers, including Gov. Bill Lee, hyping imaginary prescription medications on TV.

Living Conditions At Tennessee Drive-Through Safari Raise Red Flags

The park had serious compliance issues listed on USDA inspection reports, including six in 2016.

Living Treasures: The Craftsman And The Change Agent

Photojournalist focuses on two Tennessee residents who have bettered the world and created joy.

Commentary: A Guy Named Bill

Holly McCall, who grew up in Gov. Bill Lee's hometown, says he's been a huge disappointment.

Balky Technology, Expiring Benefits Worry Workers, State Leaders

Congress is continuing to squabble over whether to extend a federal supplement to unemployment insurance and if they do, by how much.

U.S. House Passes Package To Rescue Child Care Industry

The Tennessee delegation split on partisan lines.

Tennessee Walking Horse Legislation Advances

The bill would provide funding for an audit of the administration of the Horse Protection Program.

Clarksville Challenger Targets Veterans In Race Against Incumbent Powers

GOP State Sen. Bill Powers has opposition from fellow conservative Doug Englen.

What would happen if the voter turnout improved?

With the 2020 presidential election upon us, activists of both political parties are urging voters to hit the polls.

COVID Cases Climb Among Tennessee Children As Schools Seek To Resume Instruction

As of Monday, 8,834 kids from ages 5-18, had tested positive for the virus.

House Passes Bipartisan Public Lands Bill; Next Stop President’s Desk

In a rare display of bipartisan accord, all nine members of Tennessee’s House delegation voted to approve the bill.

Commentary: TN Courts To Address Racial Bias? Start With Abu

Sekou Franklin notes Blacks are 17% of Tennessee’s population but comprise 50% of the death row population.

Hargett To U.S. Senate: Georgia Cat’s Application To Vote Proof Of Voter Fraud

The Tennessee Secretary of State also cited the case of a Tennessee woman who died but whose absentee ballot was later returned filled out.

Column: They Shall Not Pass This Way Again

Civil rights icons John Lewis and C.T. Vivian, who both died on Friday, first met through American Baptist College in Nashville.

Poll: Majority Of Tennesseans More Likely To Vote For Candidate Supporting Background Checks

Eight out of 10 residents surveyed approve of the checks before a buyer can purchase a weapon.

Commentary: What The Prenatal Care Bill Means For Incarcerated Pregnant Tennesseans

Care and nutrition for expectant mothers currently are as varied as the county jails and prisons across the state.

Border Officials Did Not Follow Guidelines On Migrant Children’s Health Care, Government Investigators Find

Tennessee Republican Rep. Mark Green, a physician, said putting more medical staff at the border may be an unreasonable ask.

Immigrant Rights Group Changes Leadership As Directors Step Down

Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition faces new direction for the upcoming election.

Tennessee Republicans Push For In-Person Education As COVID Cases Surge

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander says he supports additional funding to help schools open safely.

Vanderbilt Child Health Policy Poll: One Third Of Tennessee Kids With Mental Health Conditions

The most common diagnoses are ADHD, anxiety and depression.

Fever Checks: Real Medicine Or Public-Health Theater?

Amusement parks and casinos are re-opening but requiring temperature checks due to COVID-19 concerns.

Group Led By Nashville Lawyer Pushes Anti-Tax Referendum

Davidson County voters received a petition in their mailboxes this week asking for signatures of support

Outside Urban Areas, Officials Reluctant To Pass Mask Mandates

One mayor called face mask requirements "communistic and Marxist."

Trump’s Reversal On International Students Negates Need For Preparations

Tennessee universities had already put in policies to protect these students.